Understanding Metaphors

What is a metaphor?

• ^{A metaphor is a comparison, but it doesn't use "like" and it says one thing IS another.}

• when you say a hint to someone

• when you compare with someone saying like

• I don´t know

Which sentence is an example of metaphor?

• You are like an elephant.

• You are like a lion.

• You are fire.

• I don´t know.

Which is a metaphor?

• Your crying is rain.

• Your crying is like rain.

Which is NOT a metaphor?

• Her eyes are like the ocean.

• The keiki was a statue when the dog attacked.

What is the poet saying,"Her eyes were daggers as she looked at the man who stole her money."

• Her eyes are made of knives. They are sharp.

• She was very, very, angry at the thief.

What is the poet saying,"The crowd was a roaring lion when they were told Jollie Bee was out of food."

• The crowd was loud and angry.

• The crowd had sharp teeth and claws.

Why are metaphors important?

• Metaphors are important because they help to create imagery in your writing & are a creative way of comparing.

• Metaphors are important because you can trick people.

• Metaphors are important because they are interesting to read.

• Metaphors are important because they compare.

Which of these sentences is NOT a metaphor?

• The tree swayed in the wind like a hula dancer.

• The dog ran like a tornado to get his food.

• Mom is a mama bear when it comes to her keiki.

• The child was a rock when she heard she lost the contest.

Why would you want to use metaphors in your writing? Pick all that apply.

• I would use metaphors to show how good I am at writing.

• I would use metaphors to make my writing more interesting.

• I would use metaphors to help the reader create a picture in their mind.

• I would use metaphors to fill the page with my writing.

How would you change this into a metaphor? " He ate like a pig."

• He ate like a pig does.

• He eats like pigs do.

• He is a pig.

• He is like a pig when he eats.